Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) graduated Richmond Hill (Ga.) High School only a few days ago. This week is he getting reps at Mississippi State.

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Michael Bonner
mbonner@jackson.gannett.com

Thursday Nick Fitzgerald sat in a Richmond Hill (Ga.) High School classroom and took two finals. While his classmates celebrated with the final weekend before holiday break, Fitzgerald dealt with the rush of 6-2, 340, Nick James.

Saturday, a green jersey protected the now Mississippi State freshman as James ran past Fitzgerald, high stepping and screaming, knowing he had an easy sack.

"Crazy to think I was a high school senior taking exams 2 days ago. Now I'm about to pad up and practice with an SEC team. #blessed," Fitzgerald tweeted Saturday morning. ...